Matthew Richardson is  a former performer with Cirque Du Soleil who is dedicating the next year of his life to creating LGBTQ performance art – to celebrate the beauty within our community, challenge social norms and start conversations.
Richardson says his goal with this project will be pretty simple. He hopes to raise questions and conversations about the world, and how we treat each other. He’ll use performance art to ask for more kindness, to gently open minds of people who don’t understand and to create something beautiful that speaks for issues within our community

We are totally in awe with one of his new projects. “Hallelujah” which is a stunning awe-inspiring queer/circus concept about religion and the importance of choosing kindness regardless of our differences or beliefs.  Religion is a tough subject for many in the LGBTQ community (!) and this piece is a reflection of the struggle and rejection we often feel. It tells the story of an individual troubled by the hate in the world and his partner who is fighting to lift him up, to remind him he is beautiful exactly how he is. 

The message is very clear  that religion should inspire more kindness and open arms, even towards those you may not understand.

A Film by Matthew Richardson – Circus/Queer Art – Director of Creation |Concept + Choreography :Damian Siqueiros Photographer – Creative Producer | Production Director | Artistic Advisor: GUILLAUME PAQUIN + Arthur – Artiste de Cirque – @paquin.guillaume + @arthurmvh  Featured Artists + Choreography : MAX MACHADO @maxmachado 

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